Sato Japanese Restaurant

1999 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia
(803) 782-1064

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Cam Da Pathseeker

We had so much fun, the portions were huge, the chef was funny and immaculate, the taste was incredible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Hibachi Shrimp and Teriyaki Chicken

Tonya Orear

Made reservations for 730..we arrived 720 and we're not seated until 812. Others without reservations were sat, basically the reservation meant absolutely nothing. Our waiter did initially greet us and serve us our drinks and starters ( him or another server) Never came around and checked on us. Being in the industry myself for over 20 years, I know he definitely could have upped his sales with drinks and/ or dessert. His tip could have been alot more had he been more attentive! The sous chef was wonderful, as was the food! 5 star all the way! Service and cleanliness was definitely 1 star!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Salad with Ginger Dressing, Seafood, Salad, Steak, Steak and Shrimp Dinner, Rainbow Roll, Miso Soup

Charles Riley

Best Japanese restaurant in the world

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barry Lourie

Kid-friendliness: Kids enjoy the cooking show by the chefs

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Clear Soup, Salad with Ginger Dressing, Salad, Steak, Steak and Shrimp Dinner, Miso Soup

New Prospective

Good food but the place is run down bad

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lourie Barry

Food is good. Show is nothing spectacular but friendly service

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tracie Honeycutt

I've been going with my family for years to this place and it's always good food good service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jasmine Gadson

Didn’t even get to eat. Made a reservation and they still wanted me to wait 35mins. And they had a “oh well” attitude about it. It smelled like urine in there anyway. It was super crowded and hot in there.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

B. ROBINSON

The food was great. Service was quick and friendly. Cooks were awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Sushi Combo, Steak, Miso Soup

Bobbie Childress

Our cook was fantastic!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim Kelly

Food, service and accommodation for our food allergies were great! It was just difficult for the older members of our party to sit at the tables due to having to step down into the seats. Still great food!

Dietary restrictions: Accommodate for food allergies, very friendly and helpful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hibachi Steak Shrimp and Teriyaki Chicken

Margaret Truett

Great food and entertainment!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad with Ginger Dressing, Hibachi Steak Shrimp and Teriyaki Chicken, Hibachi Shrimp and Teriyaki Chicken

Annie Sumpter

Love them. I go at least once a month

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coulter Templeton

Met my family last night at Satos for a family members birthday. This place has been a family favorite since it opened. Last night was a terrible time. To say it was hot would be an understatement. My whole entire family was sweating profusely from the heat. And we were even seated by the air conditioning vent! Granted it has been hot outside lately, but I wouldn't expect a restaurant to be hotter inside than outside. Our poor cook was melting in front of our eyes. Our server was serving too many tables to provide us with any service although he tried his best. He was cheerful in spite of him being drenched in sweat. Our guess is that the ac unit is old and not capable of handling the entire restaurant. Patrons should not be sweating and dining in drenched clothing then running outside to cool off. My poor family member whose birthday we were celebrating ended up getting sick from the heat. Sadly this was our last time at this establishment.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Avalon Oree

The food was really good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Had a really fun time for my daughters birthday!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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